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Gravity. The blood drains into your feet and legs, and if your muscles are in poor shape, they do not squeeze all of it back up toward your heart. Also, the longer you have to stand up every day makes it harder to get blood back up out of your feet.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoSwelling of the feet and legs is referred to as edema. It is caused by several conditions some of which are significant. These include congestive heart failure, thrombophlebitis (inflammation of the veins), and liver disease. Some of the less significant conditions can be as simple as high-salt diet, pregnancy, or standing for long hours.
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∙ 12y agoinfections, trauma, circulatory disorder, cardiac disorder
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Some causes of swollen feet are-
Sitting or standing for long time
Injury or trauma
Menstruation (for some women)
Being overweight
Trauma
Drug abuse
Neuromuscular disorders
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∙ 12y agoOne possible reason might be kidney failure.
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∙ 12y agoBeing pregnant generally.. Might want to check that out :/
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What condition causes a tender spot on outer leg just below know on right leg with swelling down to foot?
could be cellulitus, or a blood clot in the leg
Can low iron cause leg cramps and swelling of legs?
The most common deficiency associated with leg cramps and swelling is potassium.
Does swelling in the leg cause nerve damage?
Damage in the back would not be my first choice . . . but it could have put pressure on a major blood vessel. Leg and ankle swelling have more to do with heart disease or diabetes. You should see a doctor, very soon!
Can cramps in leg cause swelling after?
it depends on the condition of human cells deases
Can inflammation from no cartilage in knee joint cause lower leg swelling?
yes
Big swelled joint on the leg of your dog?
Nipping or chewing the leg can cause swelling for a dog i recommend going to the vets
What could cause Left side abdominal pain with pain down left leg left leg feels asleep down to foot What in the world could this be?
could be a slipped disk pressing on the nerve. I didn't have abdominal pain but pain in arm and leg
What can you do for leg swelling?
You can put ice or heat on your leg, this will help with your swelling.
What do you do when you have a broken leg?
Elevate the leg, and don't walk a lot. Call 911. The leg could have increased swelling and lead to compartment syndrome, which could in turn lead to amputation.
What to do for swelling in your leg?
put ice on your leg when it swelling up really bad.
You have swelling in the right lower leg without pain?
It sounds like edema. The following link will have some information pertaining to the above mentioned - you will want to have this checked as it can be the cause of an underlying condition. http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Lower-leg-edema.htm http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Foot-leg-and-ankle-swelling.htm
Can a mild shock cause pain in your leg or foot?
Of course
